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Dave Fogel Talked To Chicago’s Own James Young From The Band Styx
Styx will perform at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond on Friday, December 11th, but before that Dave Fogel talked to James Young from the band! James, or “JY” as everyone calls him, is Styx’s guitarist...
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Gold Coins Have Started Showing Up In The Salvation Army Red Kettles
Every year gold coins are dropped in to the Salvation Army red kettles and this year has been no different. In both Homewood and Joliet coins were placed in the kettles. The two coins were valued at...
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There’s Still No Budget Deal, But Some Progress Was Made In Springfield...
It doesn’t seem like we’re anywhere close to a budget deal downstate, but at least a little progress was made yesterday. Both sides agreed to release about three billion dollars which will go towards...
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It’s The Latest On Lawsuits, Lake Michigan & The Lucas Museum!
You’ve gotta wonder if the Lucas Museum will ever be built or if it’ll be tangled up in court forever. Technically the Soldier Field parking lots where this thing is supposed to be built are part of...
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You Probably Didn’t Win The Powerball Did You?
Lottery officials say that winning tickets for last night’s Powerball lottery were sold in California, Tennessee and Florida. So, unless you were in one of those states recently, it doesn’t look like...
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The Shedd Aquarium Has A New Resident: An Orphaned Sea Otter Pup!
You can’t see her just yet, but an orphaned sea otter pup has found a new home at the Shedd Aquarium. According to a Shedd Press Release, the little two and a half month old little girl washed up on...
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Got Any Ideas For Names For The Shedd Aquarium’s New Sea Otter Pup?
I love these stories where you can help name animals at the city’s zoos and aquariums! The Shedd Aquarium has a sea otter pup that was rescued in California a couple of months ago that they call Pup...
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The George Lucas Museum May Be Bidding Adios To Chicago
First city officials wanted to build the George Lucas Museum in the parking lot near Soldier Field. The Friends of the Parks weren’t cool with that and filed a lawsuit. Then they wanted to build it on...
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Could We Have A State Budget By The End Of This Month?
That’s what some legislative leaders downstate are claiming. They say if both sides are able to compromise, a state budget should be done by the end of June. Then Again, they said the same thing last...
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The TSA Is Being Sued Over Long Airport Security Lines!
Remember a couple of weeks ago when TSA line at the airport were incredibly long? They took so long to get through that many people missed their flights. Well now a Minneapolis man is suing the TSA...
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Throwback Thursday Video: ‘Proud Mary’ By Creedence Clearwater Revival
For today’s Throwback Thursday song, we’re heading back to January of 1969. That’s when Creedence Clearwater Revival released “Proud Mary” as a single off of their second album, “Bayou Country.” The...
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TV Theme Friday: ‘Gimme A Break’
Nell Carter didn’t just star on “Gimme A Break” for the six seasons it ran on NBC, she also sang the theme song! Carter starred as the housekeeper of Carl “Chief” Kanisky and his daughters on the show,...
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VISUAL: Number Of Unemployed Americans By Age, State
Data lovers will get a kick out of this: the employment status of Americans visualized by age. You can even display the employment statuses of the age groups by state. Robert Chase posted this data on...
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What $100 Can Buy You Across America (More In Mississippi, Less In Hawaii)
Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce[/caption]A dollar won’t get you as much gas in Hawaii as it will in South Carolina. And beer lovers will find beers in San Francisco to be double...
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Happiest States In America
When it comes to the happiest state in America, Illinois is smack dab in the middle. One factor is really dragging us down… WalletHub, a personal finance website, has ranked each state by, well,...
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Teen Predicted 2016 Cubs World Series Victory Back In 1993
I need to find this guy and take him to the boats with me! Back in 1993, Michael Lee was senior at a Mission Viejo, California High School and a Cubs fan. Check out what he put in his senior quote:...
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Boston Guitarist Gary Pihl Talks The Band, His Chicago Connection & More With...
Boston and Joan Jett are headed to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park on July 7th. But before that happens, one of the band’s guitarist’s, Garl Pihl, checked in with Dave Fogel! They...
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Irish People Try ‘American’ Pizza, Utterly Screw Up Chicago-Style
What exactly have we done to the Irish to deserve such a slight? The “Facts.” YouTube channel creates several videos a week featuring Irish people trying new kinds of food. Usually it’s pretty funny!...
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MAP: Most Popular Star Wars Movies In Each State
Star Wars is the biggest franchise in existence, like it or not. But let’s be honest, not every Star Wars flick is a home run, right? Which makes ya wonder, what does a person’s favorite Star Wars...
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Chicago’s One Of The Top Cities For Breweries In The Country
If you feel like Chicago’s filled with breweries, you’re basically right. Among metropolitan areas, Chicago has the second highest number of breweries in the nation with 158 breweries. Seattle takes...
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